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University degree

Applied Animal Behaviour and Conservation

Plumpton College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 35% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Whether you are fascinated by the anatomy and physiology of living organisms or passionate about the role zoological institutions can play in wildlife conservation, then this foundation degree programme will provide you with the experience you need to pursue your career ambitions working with animals.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
65% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels65%
Other20%
an Access course5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
65%
Continue past first year
84%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£19,000
3 years on
Β£25,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Animal care and control services40%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations10%
Sales occupations10%
Elementary occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
84%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching97%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support81%
Well organised95%
Learning resources75%
Student community79%
In students' own words
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Highly recommend
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant …
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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A great decision
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant student city with plenty to do o…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Plumpton College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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